Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

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About the role

  • Intermediate geotechnical engineer at Stantec, a sustainable engineering and environmental consulting firm. Designing geotechnical solutions, managing investigations, and mentoring junior staff across infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Apply growing geotechnical engineering expertise and contribute to high-quality deliverables
  • Develop and manage geotechnical investigations, coordinating field teams and subcontractors
  • Conduct engineering analyses and design for geotechnical projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, commercial, and residential developments
  • Perform occasional field work, including visual site inspections, investigation-program monitoring, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, and geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring
  • Coordinate with project teams within Nova Scotia, the Maritimes, and across Canada
  • Mentor and train junior staff
  • Take ownership of small to mid-sized projects, supporting planning, analysis, reporting, and client communication
  • Build client relationships and tailor solutions to evolving client needs

Requirements

  • Proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaborative skills
  • Commitment to technical excellence and junior mentorship
  • Curiosity to learn and explore new opportunities
  • Relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
  • Interest in shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability, monitoring and instrumentation, settlement analysis, ground improvement, and materials testing services
  • Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to a vehicle
  • Residing in Nova Scotia, or willing to relocate
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering from a recognized university
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related services
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in good standing with ENS, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province

Benefits

  • Small business environment backed by large company resources
  • Mentorship and guidance from senior engineers
  • Complex and diverse projects of varying sizes
  • Flexible work environment promoting a balanced lifestyle
  • Innovative tools and technology
  • Collaboration within a global, multidisciplinary team
  • Professional development, personal career growth, and leadership pathways
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health care spending account
  • Wellness spending account
  • Group registered retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Group tax-free savings account
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridDartmouthCanada

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